Bryan Sonnier
New Orleans
Summary
Business Administration graduate with a solid foundation in operations, project management, and executive support. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets while driving financial efficiency. Aiming for a role as a consultant to utilize design principles and business acumen to curate functional and aesthetic solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Lead
West Elm
New Orleans
07.2025 - Current
- Executed merchandising directives by organizing product displays and ensuring compliance with brand standards in-store.
- Consulted with clients to identify lifestyles and suggest tailored furniture solutions.
- Reviewed sales reports to analyze unit performance relative to product placement.
Regional Visual Manager
Ashley Homestore
05.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed regional budgets and ordering to optimize product placement and drive sales growth.
- Audited showroom performance against company standards, delivering strategies that enhanced profitability and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with senior leadership on strategy meetings, compliance, and rollouts of visual/operational standards.
- Led new store openings across multiple locations and markets, ensuring project deadlines, budgets, and staffing needs were met
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained managers and staff, partnering with temp agencies to enhance operational capacity.
Assistant Sales Manager
T-Mobile
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, facilitating satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Supported sales team in generating leads and building client relationships, contributing to successful contract negotiations.
- Created sales reports in Excel to track KPIs and forecast revenue trends, enhancing strategic decision-making.
- Leveraged Outlook and Teams to manage pipelines and schedule meetings, streamlining communication and presentation preparation.
Skills
- Visual Storytelling
- Creative Direction
- Project Coordination
- Operations Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Process Auditing & Compliance
- Reporting & Analysis
- Business Development
- Leadership & Training
Timeline
Visual Lead
West Elm
07.2025 - Current
Regional Visual Manager
Ashley Homestore
05.2020 - 07.2024
Assistant Sales Manager
T-Mobile
02.2017 - 04.2020